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3 Part Miracle

Identifying the problem cure happens called to action to spread word

Adi Granth

Sikhism Scriptures, comprised of guru hymns

Advaita

Soul and self are one; only Brahmin exists

Agamas

Jainism The collection of Jain scriptures, it is subdivided into three categories: Purva, Anga, and Angabahya

Agape

To serve freely without seeking reward

Ahimsa

Jainism The Sanskrit word that is translated "nonviolence." Reverence for all living things

Ahimsa

Noninjury of life

Ajiva or Nonjiva

Jainism Category of existence that is insentient; lacking soul

Alexandria

Setting of the gospel of Luke

Amitabha (amida)

Buddhism Buddha who presides over western paradise

Analogy

Direct comparison of the sacred with the unfamiliar

Anatta

Buddhism Pali word for no soul, or Sanskrit for no Atman

Anicca

Buddhism Impermanence. The Buddhist Doctrine that there are no permanent entities. All phenomena continuously change

Animism

Entire world is alive with spirits

Apostles

Followers chosen by Jesus to teach

Aranyakas

Forest books

Artha

Wealth

Aryan

Sanskrit word meaning "the noble ones"

Asanga

Buddhism Responsible for making famous in the fourth century c.e. the Yogyakarta school of Buddhist philosophy that was founded by Maitreyantha

Ashoka

Buddhism This king, who reigned in India 273-232 bce sponsored Buddhist missionary activities

Ashramas

The four stages of life

Atharva-veda

Collection of rituals for Brahmin priests

Augury

Examines signs in nature to divine the future

Avatar

Deity who has taken a human form

Avidya

Ignorance

Belief

Acceptance of factual information

Betrothal

Period of time that preceded a marriage in the 1st century